Category Archives: Immigration

The right thing to do: conservatives and comprehensive immigration reform

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Tweet As the The Huffington Post reported recently, immigration reform will be at the top of the post-inauguration agenda for Senate Democrats, emboldened by last week’s elections. It is also critical for conservative Republicans to stand behind this central American … Continue reading →

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Incompetent referees and bad laws

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Tweet Like millions of other Americans watching Monday Night Football this week, I was in disbelief. It didn’t matter what team you were rooting for, if you had even one good eye to see with, you knew that the losing … Continue reading →

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Smart words on immigration from Condoleezza Rice

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Tweet Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice delivered an incisive and well-received speech yesterday covering several topics at the Republican National Convention. I would like to highlight just one gem about immigration. Rice’s view on immigration closely matches what Sutherland … Continue reading →

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The Utah Compact, immigration and Sutherland’s role

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Tweet   How has Sutherland Institute influenced the immigration debate in Utah? Last Friday was the one-year anniversary of the Utah Compact – a document that outlines a reasonable approach to addressing the immigration issue in Utah. At an event … Continue reading →

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Reality squashes farmer’s plan to hire local labor

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Tweet   With unemployment hovering around 9 percent, some have argued that if we could just “deal with” (read: “round up and ship out” or “starve out”) undocumented immigrants, there would be enough jobs to go around. After all, they’re … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of right-wing extremism

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Tweet   Former Arizona State Senator Karen Johnson doesn’t like the Utah Compact. She calls it “amnesty.” You might recall that I wrote, and Sutherland recently published, an updated essay with an immigration twist, titled “The Poison of Extremism.” In … Continue reading →

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Why our approaches on illegal immigration, “gay rights” differ

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Tweet   Recently, I was asked why I manage to muster so much compassion for illegal immigrants but not “gays.” Most people who read this blog know Sutherland Institute’s stand on a conservative approach to illegal immigration andUtah’s HB 116 … Continue reading →

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Political irony: the similarities of opposing political extremes

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Tweet   Want to know what the “gay-rights” movement and the enforcement-only immigration crowd have in common?  Then read on. A number of news stories in recent weeks have highlighted ironic positions taken by groups across the political spectrum on … Continue reading →

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Rotten to the core: Georgia’s enforcement-only policy

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Tweet   Those who crafted HB 116 did so with their eyes wide open to the realities of the complex immigration issue. Yes, the federal government needs to fix its terribly flawed immigration policy. Yes, illegal immigrants living in Utah … Continue reading →

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New video on HB 116

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Tweet   So what exactly does HB 116 do? Watch this video for a brief overview of Utah’s guest worker bill and see why it is a step in the right direction.

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The Truth About HB 116: FAQ

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Tweet   Critics of HB 116 have tried their best to dissect the new law and uncover its flaws with the intent to have it repealed. In an effort to clear the air, here are a few answers to questions … Continue reading →

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Want to fix illegal immigration? Fix ourselves first

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Tweet During Utah’s immigration debate this year, some people argued that tightening controls on America’s southern border and strictly enforcing immigration laws in Utah would solve our problems associated with illegal immigration. In a fascinating article in the newest edition … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: the next steps for immigration reform

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Tweet At the same time President Obama was giving his speech about immigration in El Paso, Texas, I was sitting in the courtroom of U.S. District Court Judge Clark Waddoups while he issued a temporary restraining order on the controversial … Continue reading →

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Immigration debate: what ‘round ’em up’ actually looks like

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Tweet Throughout Utah’s immigration debate, some voices have called for a strict enforcement-only policy regarding illegal immigrants. What those voices haven’t explained is what the policy would actually look like if implemented. How exactly do you “round ’em up” and … Continue reading →

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Mero: Don’t Let Partisanship Derail Utah Solution for Undocumented Immigration

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Tweet The following is an op-ed produced by Sutherland Institute President Paul T. Mero and submitted to various newspapers in Utah. This is the piece, unedited, in its entirety. Please forgive me a few personal ruminations. For nearly three years, … Continue reading →

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